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Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, North Branch Land Trust held its fourth annual Barn Banquet at Friedman Farms in Dallas to celebrate NEPA’s farming history—supporting its mission to protect local farmlands and natural resources. Emma Thompson, the trust’s Senior Director of Conservation and Operations, said the event gave community members a chance to remember the region’s agricultural heritage. FOX 56
- ➤ Local veteran and officer Ty Holmes released the second book in his Tyler the Unbreakable Kid series to help children talk about adoption and emotions—he donates the proceeds in memory of his adoptive father. Holmes plans to publish more books to support kids and strengthen community ties—his work inspires local families. FOX 56
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wegmans recalled three canned fruit products—Organic Sliced Pears, Halved Pears in Pear Juice and FYFGA Fruit Cocktail—because they may have high lead levels, and customers can return them for a full refund; all cans have a best-by date of Sept. 1, 2027. PA Homepage
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Reaper’s Revenge, a 60-acre haunted attraction with a Haunted Hayride and Lost Carnival, will open its gates on Saturday, September 20th — the crew spent months cleaning, improving, and rehearsing to finish the last touches. Owner & President Paul Kotran said the final preparations include sound and light checks before the debut. FOX 56
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Robert Smith of the University of Scranton is studying songbird migration in northeastern Pennsylvania by banding birds at a Lackawanna County station — this data will join a national database to track the birds' survival and migration challenges. FOX 56
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh that political violence must end and no one should seek revenge—he warned that angry words hurt everyone. His speech came days after political activist Charlie Kirk was killed and urged leaders to work against hate. PA Homepage
- ➤ Lackawanna-Luzerne MPO hosted an open house today for community members to learn about the Long-Range Transportation Plan and share input that will shape the region’s priorities through 2050—Michael Baker International is assisting with the draft, which will be released for public review in October and implemented in January 2026. FOX 56
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Lake Foundation works to boost mental health literacy in NEPA through public education and community advocacy as part of National Suicide Prevention Month. The nonprofit will host a Nurture in Nature Walk on September 28th to help bring the community together. FOX 56
- ➤ Paint the Planet Pink is hosting a Celebration of Life Blood Drive today at the Loyola Science Center at the University of Scranton—partnering with the Red Cross to honor Greg Policare, Brian Musto and Lisa Jones Kutra by collecting lifesaving blood and platelets for cancer treatments. FOX 56
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The Duprees Live Concert
3:00-4:30 p.m. — The Theater at North — Tickets available — Experience the magic of timeless music with the legendary Duprees.
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Tech Table Assistance
5-7 p.m. — Albright Memorial Library Building Scranton Public Library — Free entry — Get one-on-one help with your tech problems at the library's Tech Table.
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Tech Table Assistance
5-7 p.m. — Albright Memorial Library Building Scranton Public Library — Free service — Get personalized help for your tech troubles with smartphones, tablets, or laptops.
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A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
3:00 – 4:30 PM — The Theater at North — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting return of Irish music and dance that has captivated audiences across the USA.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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